An interesting section on the Beeb about "The Science of Sunshine" here:

Sunshine

Contains a table that outlines the pro's and cons of sun exposure.

I've been having dreams where I look around and realise suddenly that I'm sitting on a beach and the sun is beating down on me. I feel an overwhelming sense of panic and then wake up immediately, heart pounding. I'm sure this anxiety will pass, but this summer will be a big test...

A quick note to recommend this interesting article from The Times online, written by Robert Sandall:

Lost in the Cancer Maze

It discusses the relationship between nutrition and cancer. A very even-handed article by a writer and cancer patient who gives equal voice to all sides.

After recently falling off my nutritional high horse, I can report that I feel pretty rubbish. I blame Christmas, and a lack of will power. My completely unscientific conclusion is that I better hurry on back to the daily eating plan. I've gone from feeling envigorated to deflated, and a cold sore on the corner of my mouth clinches the deal.

Goodbye cheese and crackers, hello houmous and carrots.

Keep well, Hx

Happy New Year to everyone first of all - here's to making 2007 a healthy and happy one!

I've just read Lee's update on Ken Macintosh's bill calling for a ban on unsupervised tanning booths and on children using sunbeds in the UK. I never realised they were actually allowed to - I naively assumed that there was an age limit on using sunbeds?

As one of my New Year resolutions I'm going to make it my mission to help to raise awareness of Melanoma. I go to a gym in central London (actually across the road from the Houses of Parliament - nice position eh!), and I'm going to be dropping one of Cancer Research's simple and informative leaflets into the sunbed room for users to read:

Cancer Awareness Leaflets